Classroom Teacher
St Joseph & St Theresa Catholic Primary School, Burntwood, Staffordshire, WS7 3XL8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
18 November 2026 at 10am
Date listed
10 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £34,069.00 - £46,940.00 Annually (FTE) Mainscale M1 - M6
Classroom Teacher job summary
St Joseph & St Theresa Catholic Primary School are seeking to recruit a classroom teacher to commence on the 1st January 2027 on a full-time, permanent contract and will be in Reception class in the first instance.
At St Joseph & St Theresa we place our children at the centre of all we do; we value all individuals, and the children are included in every aspect of school life. We aim to motivate children to develop their god given talents to enable excellent progress in all areas of a broad and balanced curriculum. Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic classroom teacher, who can deliver an engaging, ambitious curriculum, ensuring inclusion for all so every child can achieve their potential. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher to work alongside an experienced and supportive team.
We are a one-form entry Catholic primary school, educating approximately 210 children, and 20 pupils in our preschool nursery. We are proud of our warm and nurturing environment and our dedicated staff team, who work collectively to ensure the highest standards of care, learning and welfare for all our pupils.
The successful candidate will:
o be a practising Catholic or be committed to our Catholic vision and ethos
o have good knowledge of the national curriculum, assessment and frameworks
o demonstrate highly effective planning & teaching to deliver high-quality, exciting learning opportunities matched carefully to pupils needs
o have high expectations for children’s achievement and behaviour
o work and communicate effectively as part of a team
o be willing to contribute their gifts to our school and our wider community
o be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every child
We can offer:
a happy, caring, and safe environment where every child is known, valued, and supported to achieve their full potential.
a strong sense of community and partnership, where staff, governors, parents, and parish work together to nurture each child’s spiritual, emotional, and academic growth.
a committed, hardworking, and supportive team, both within the school and across the wider St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust family, united by faith and purpose
Applications from experienced teachers are preferred; however, applications from newly qualified ECT's will also be considered.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications or appoint a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date. Early application is therefore encouraged.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
We warmly encourage visits to the school prior to applying. To arrange a visit or to make an enquiry, please contact Mrs Schneider (Headteacher) or Rebecca Palmer (Bursar) on 01543 227220.
St Joseph & St Theresa Primary School is proud to be part of the St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust. A company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales with company number 08146661. Registered Office Address: Station Road, Cheadle, Staffordshire ST10 1LH. Telephone: 01538 493777.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St Joseph & St Theresa Catholic Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 225 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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